Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 3:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 3:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 3:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God spoke to young Samuel, but he thought it was an old priest named Eli calling him. Eli then realized it was God who wanted to talk to Samuel.

1 Samuel 3:8: And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here [am] I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:12

This verse speaks to receiving revelation directly from Jesus Christ, whereas 1 Samuel 3:8 depicts Samuel needing Eli's help to understand God's call.

Galatians 1:12: For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught [it], but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:1

This verse suggests that God spoke in various manners through prophets, contrasting with the direct auditory call to Samuel multiple times.

Hebrews 1:1: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

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